Members of the LGBTQ+ community can sometimes feel concerned about accessing services out of fear of experiencing discrimination, or even hostility, on the grounds of their sexual orientation, gender identity or trans status, and as a result, often suffer with poorer health outcomes.
At Hereford Medical Group we celebrate diversity, and believe strongly in fairness and equality.
We welcome LGBTQ+ individuals and would encourage you to speak to one of our team in confidence about any health concerns that you may have.
Community Services and Support:
LGBT Foundation
A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at heart.
They celebrate and empower our diverse communities to realise their full potential, every day. Their services and activities are a lifeline for those in need.
Call: 0345 3 30 30 30
Mermaids
Help, Information and support for gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
Call: 0808 8010400
TransUnite
TransUnite is a comprehensive resource for people in the UK searching for support in the transgender community.
MindOut
Who work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.
Call: 01273 234839
Stonewall
Stonewall is a national campaigning and lobbying charity for the rights of LGBT people. They provide support and resources to help others do the same.
The Albert Kennedy Trust
Support for young LGBTQ individuals who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
Visit The Albert Kennedy Trust
Call: 020 7831 6562
GIRES – Gender Identity Research and Education Society
GIRES is a UK wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender.
Call: 01372 359 481
NHS Population Screening: Information for trans and non-binary people
Key information about the adult NHS screening programmes that are available in England for trans (transgender) and non-binary people.
“I’m doing it for me”
Book your cervical screening appointment
Trans men and non-binary people aged 25 – 64 are eligible for cervical screening if they have a cervix.
Learn more about cervical screenings for trans and non-binary